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How to use the Film School Application Database & Tracker
Thanks to our many members, the FilmSchool.org Application Database and Tracker consists of over 4,000 applications that date back to 2015, making it one of the most advantageous tools on the website. Its basic function is to track film schools’ rates of acceptance, minimum GPAs, accepted test scores, in addition to each program's many notification and decision dates.- Category: FilmSchool.org Guides
New Applications
Admitted (After Interview)
UCLA Screenwriting MFA 2024
It's my first time applying to UCLA's screenwriting MFA, Feature Track. I applied with two full-length screenplays. One is a hitman feature, and the other is a drama that follows a director and author. Both are set in Los Angeles.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 24, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 1, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 19, 2024
Applied
LFS MA Filmmaking 2024
The LFS process is very simple and less than that of American schools. I was asked to write a script. I applied late and am now looking forward to hearing from them. Their site mentioned that late submissions may not be considered if they were overwhelmed by the applications. Fingers crossed.
- Film Program & Degree
- London Film School - MA Filmmaking
- Submission Date
- Mar 21, 2024
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
London Film School - MA Filmmaking Fall 2024
First-Time Applicant
- Film Program & Degree
- London Film School - MA Filmmaking
- Submission Date
- Feb 9, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2024
- Interview Date
- Mar 21, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 16, 2024
Application Materials attached:
- Personal Statement
- Writing Samples
- Short Film
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview)
DePaul Directing/Film Production MFA 2024
First-time applicant. Minimal Film Experience. Low GPA.
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 19, 2024
- Interview Date
- Jan 29, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 2, 2024
Waitlisted (After Interview)
USC/SCA Film & Television Production MFA
First-time applicant. Minimal film experience. Low GPA.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2024
- Interview Date
- Jan 18, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 29, 2024
Application Materials attached:
- Personal Statement
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
AFI Screenwriting 2024
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Nov 29, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 18, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 20, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 18, 2024
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
UCLA MFA Film Production (Directing) - 2024
It’s been a long, windy road. I only applied to two programs for Film and the rest were MA/PhD programs. The UCLA application is simpler in nature, I’d just suggest really taking the writing sample seriously. If I can offer any advice, it’d be to write from something you know that you can...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2024
- Interview Date
- Mar 2, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 22, 2024
Admitted (w/o Interview)
Boston University , MFA in Screenwriting, Fall 2024
It was great, all fine. Had to do something called the Kira Assessment, which, no going to lie was a little daunting, because you are answering timed interview questions but without anyone on the other side, just... recording yourself. I did it after work and swore I bombed it but I guess they...
- Film Program & Degree
- BU - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Feb 2, 2024
Denied (After Interview)
USC MFA Film and Television Production
Application was intense, spent a lot of time working on this one. Was pretty sad when I was denied after having an interview, but competition is tough.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 16, 2024
- Interview Date
- Jan 18, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 9, 2024
Admitted (w/o Interview)
American University MA in Film and Media Production
This application was the easiest one I completed since there were no visual samples required. Heard back about admission in just over a week after applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- PLEASE ADD MY PROGRAM
- Submission Date
- Feb 1, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 10, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Feb 10, 2024
Admitted (After Interview)
LMU Fall 2024 Film and TV Production MFA
Application process was pretty straightforward. I spent a couple months working on my application materials, and then heard back about an interview in February, and found out about acceptance on March 29.
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Film and Television Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 2, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 15, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 29, 2024
Waitlisted (After Interview)
Columbia SOA Directing/Screenwriting MFA - 2024
First time applicant! I graduated undergrad in June 2022 and applied for Fall 2024 entry. I was waitlisted and learned about the decision much later than other programs. I'm really bummed about it as Columbia was my top choice, but I'm going to reapply!
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 19, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 2, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 7, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 3, 2024
Attending (Off Waitlist After Interview)
UT Austin - MFA Screenwriting
This was a pretty straightforward application and it was definitely a quicker process than many others schools.
I'm currently waitlisted at UT, which isn't surprising considering they only take 7 new students per cohort. I'm holding my breath until the end! We're supposed to hear back by April 18.
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 7, 2024
- Interview Date
- Feb 15, 2024
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 10, 2024
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview)
University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television, & Digital Media
This was a pretty involved application since you need to attach all the general materials in addition to a script sample (15-20 pages long) and a PDF doc linking all of your video works you'd like to share.
I was admitted after a really good 20-30 minute interview in which we talked about my...
- Film Program & Degree
- University of Georgia - Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media
- Submission Date
- Dec 13, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 29, 2024
- Interview Date
- Mar 11, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 22, 2024
Admitted but Not Attending (w/o Interview)
Boston University - MFA Screenwriting
The application was relatively simple and the early deadline was a couple months later than most other schools so you can give some good focus to it.
I was admitted and granted some pretty good scholarships but unfortunately the price was still too high for me to attend in good conscience.
- Film Program & Degree
- BU - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Jan 24, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 11, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 11, 2024
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
AFI Production Design MFA - Fall 2024
It has gone really fast so far. I got most of the stuff done within a week and got an interview for the following week after. The interview I think went well but I’m not so sure. We will see I guess. This was the only school I applied to for production design.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Production Design
- Submission Date
- Mar 22, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 26, 2024
- Interview Date
- Mar 28, 2024
- Scholarship Notification
- Apr 17, 2024
Waitlisted (After Interview)
UNCSA School Of Filmmaking - Fall 2024
The film art school application process has been smooth and exciting, Had to write a personal statement and an artistic statement. I honestly had a lot of fun being at the interview.
- Film Program & Degree
- UNCSA - School of Filmmaking (BFA)
- Submission Date
- Dec 22, 2023
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 12, 2024
- Interview Date
- Apr 23, 2024
Denied (w/o Interview)
UCLA Film Production MFA
Never got an interview, so I really just applied and it was radio silence until they emailed me that I did not get in. I submitted really early and was fairly confident in my application. One of my letters of rec was from an acclaimed screenwriter who went to UCLA for his BFA and MFA, so I did...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Oct 2, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 27, 2024
Denied (w/o Interview)
Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
Never got an interview, so I really just applied and it was radio silence until they emailed me that I did not get in. I submitted really early and was fairly confident in my application, but I didn't want to continue with a screenwriting education all that much so I wasn't too torn up about this.
- Film Program & Degree
- BU - Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Oct 8, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 18, 2024
Denied (w/o Interview)
AFI - Screenwriting MFA
Never got an interview, so I really just applied and it was radio silence until they emailed me that I did not get in. I submitted really early and was fairly confident in my application (I did get into USC), but ultimately I wanted to move into directing and away from screenwriting.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Oct 8, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2024
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- AFI Conservatory - American Film Institute
- USC - Film and Television Production (MFA)
- Columbia University - Screenwriting/Directing (M.F.A.)
- NYU - Tisch Film and Television (M.F.A.)